Colombian man extradited on charges he drugged, kidnapped US soldiersThis is the second of three suspect to be extradited in the 2020 case.By Todd South6 days ago
Failed rocket strike launched on US-led coalition forces base in SyriaThe failed strike marks the first time since Feb. 4 that Iranian-backed militias have attacked a U.S. facility in Iraq or Syria.6 days ago
Biden approves military airdrops of aid into GazaThe White House, State Department and Pentagon had been weighing the merits of U.S. military airdrops of assistance for several months.By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani and Matthew Lee8 weeks ago
The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and JordanGuardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years.By Meghann Myers8 weeks ago
Army units must trim command posts, add drones to survive Smaller command posts already are being tested at the National Training Center and overseas.By Todd South2 months ago
Served in Iraq, Syria or Jordan recently? We want to hear from you.We want to hear from troops who have served in Iraq, Syria or Jordan in recent years.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 months ago
MRE fruits and veggies to get major upgrade with new technologyThe main goal is to preserve not only the nutrition of the produce but also its taste.By Sarah Sicard2 months ago
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuriesTroops have been attacked 170 times since October.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon saysThe U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base securityU.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Iran-backed attacks in Middle East continue after dozens of US strikesThe Pentagon has insisted that the barrage of attacks by Iran-backed militants, and United States retaliatory strikes, don’t amount to war.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
US warns of more retaliation if Iran-backed militias continue attacksThe U.S. and U.K. struck 36 Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen on on Saturday alone.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP3 months ago